Changes Rules for Student Reading Screeners
Virginia · HB568 · Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Why it matters
Schools would have to change how they teach early reading and help struggling students. Students who fall behind could be required to attend remediation, at no tuition cost.
What it does
- Requires English reading standards for kindergarten through grade eight to follow evidence-based literacy instruction
- Requires state standards to be reviewed at least once every seven years
- Requires remediation for students who fail Standards of Learning tests in grades three through eight
- Bars schools from charging tuition for required summer school or remediation
Status
Latest action (2026-07-21): Continued from last session
About this bill
Would require Virginia's reading standards for kindergarten through grade eight to follow evidence-based literacy instruction. Local school boards would set up remediation for students who fail state tests.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Literacy groups would likely say research-based reading methods help more children read well. Parents may welcome early identification of students at risk of falling behind.
💬 The case against
Some teachers would likely say new reading rules add paperwork and limit classroom flexibility. Local school boards may worry about the cost of remediation programs.
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